WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT The demand for renewable energy sources has significantly increased over the past decades, emphasizing the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly power generation methods. Wind energy, being one of the most promising renewable energy sources, has seen a surge in wind farm projects globally. This case study focuses on the development of a wind farm project, highlighting the challenges, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder involvement. Imagine you are tasked with developing a wind farm project that aligns with industrial standards and government regulations. The budget allocated for this project is $150M, and the timeline is set to 5 years. The project involves the construction and operational setup of 30 wind turbines in a designated area known to have a high wind potential. The wind farm is expected to contribute significantly to the local grid, less dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable energy use. This project must comply with environmental regulations, construction codes, and energy generation standards ensuring safety and effectiveness. In many countries, environmental impact assessments (EIA) are mandatory to evaluate the potential effects of the wind farm on the local ecosystem. Additionally, there are zoning laws and permits related to the construction and operation of wind turbines. The project should be set to meet the requirements of the local building codes, electrical codes, and any specific wind energy generation regulations. Regular inspections and compliance checks are part of the regulatory framework to ensure ongoing adherence to these standards, but there are some general steps in the development lifecycle of the wind farm project that are followed across the board. These steps include Initial Planning and Site Assessment, Design Phase, Prototyping/Testing, pre-construction phase Construction Phase, Developing and Operation, Post-Construction Assessment. The stakeholders in a wind farm project include local communities, environmental groups, investors, government agencies, construction companies, and energy consumers. Each stakeholder group has distinct interests and concerns, from environmental impact to economic benefits and energy reliability. Effective communication is crucial for the successful execution of the any project. The communication plan outlines the information sharing process among stakeholders, including the frequency, methods, and content of communications. Milestones and deliverables at each stage are clearly defined, with regular meetings scheduled throughout the project's phases. Key participants in these meetings include the project manager, quality assurance teams, environmental consultants, and regulatory advisors. The WBS for the wind farm project is structured to detail the milestones, tasks, and sub-tasks involved. At the top level is the overall project, followed by major milestones such as site selection, design approval, construction start, turbine installation, and project commissioning. Each milestone is broken down into specific tasks like environmental assessment, design engineering, procurement, and construction activities, further divided into sub-tasks and activities assigned to specific team members or contractors.

You have been selected as the Project Manager for this project. You are in the planning stages of the project and are thinking about how to go about it. Using the following as guides, develop the project plan based on the material covered in the class. 1. Provide a descriptive title of the project. 2. Identify the stakeholders required for the Wind Farm Development project. (Classify the internal and external stakeholders using a context diagram). 3. Once the stakeholders are identified, classify the impact of each stakeholder throughout the product development process. (Make sure to justify your responses or ratings) 4. Develop a communication plan related to project stakeholders (Include all the essential elements required for a typical project communication plan) 5. What type of Organizational Structure should you implement in your project and why? 6. Develop a Milestone Plan. (Key dates and budget) 7. Work Breakdown Structure for the project. Use the top-down and bottom-up approach. 8. For two of the WBS elements at two different levels, develop the work packages. Please note, that your report should be a comprehensive document. The main body of the document should be concise and to the point. Provide all support material as Appendices. Assume you are delivering it to the Project Sponsor for review and approval